The subject of an intensive, no expense spared refurbishment by Vmaxscart for an internationally renowned London Art dealer (featured in miniworld summer 2006 ), believed to have been used for the mini Haynes manual photographs (previous owners Gaydon motor museum) all original welded panels (had new genuine doors), no welding, shell has been refinnished in original vermillion red during work that cost over 14k in 2005. Full engine build, 1293 cc, Emerald M3D management, supercharged, charge cooled, resulting in 154 bhp, but can still achieve 35 mpg at 70 mph, impecable road manners very easy and rewarding to drive. Very rare Campagnolo 'elektron' magnesium alloy wheels (13x5.5 in) never before seen on a mini, fitted with pirelli p700 z tyres and specially machined so as not to require wheel arch extensions. Although the suspension is low the ride is smooth and compliant with sufficient clearance for speed bumps. There is a 12 month mot and road tax untill end of august, it has covered just 6000 pampered miles since the build.
Engine spec: 154 bhp @ 6500 rpm, 137 ft lbs torque @4000 rpm, Vmaxscart built 1293 cc, 36x31 works spec head, roller rockers, special cam, modified supercharger, charge cooler, Minispares 2 core radiator, 13 row oil cooler, Emerald M3D mappable mangement ecu, distributorless ignition, 2.9 cwp, rebuilt gearbox, central pickup pipe, 4 pin diff, suitable for use with 95 octane unleaded fuel.
Brakes: front ventilated cross drilled 8.5 in discs with alloy 4 pot calipers, rear minifins with mintex linings, goodridge hoses all around, all new metal hoses, Late model servo fitted.
Suspension: poly bushes, koni adjustable shock absorbers, hi-los.
Interior: cobra seats, Nardi wooden steering wheel, burr elm dash and door handles, alpine head unit with mp3 out, inertia reel seat belts (4),
Body: stripped to bare shell for inspection, new rear subframe, paintwork refinnished, new rover doors, all parts refurbished.